The recipe of the Amaretti is an old secret which has been preserved by Lazzaroni since 1718. The story goes that at least three centuries ago the Cardinal of Milan unexpectedly visited the town of Saronno. Two young lovers, to honor him, concocted in a rush a mixture of sugar, apricot kernels and egg white, cooking it in the oven and obtaining sultry round cookies. These cookies featured at the same time the bittersweet taste of almonds and sugar, hence the two called them Amaretti. Since then almost nothing has changed: the original recipe, the quality of the ingredients and the slow cooking contribute altogether to deliver the full pleasure of the authentic Amaretti di Saronno, whose uniqueness made them the flagship of Lazzaroni specialties.

Had not had these in years, and was glad to find them again. They are a bit dryer and crumblier than I remembered. Will be good with ice cream and amaretto liqueur. Love the tin.

By Tessfrom UTon Feb 24, 2013

Very Disapointing

cookies are very dry and tough to break and seemed to be over-baked.
Would not risk purchasing again.

By Stevenfrom Coloradoon Feb 17, 2013

A great surprise.

When I ordered these, I did so so without much expectation. They sounded ok and mildly intriguing. They are fabulous! Nice and crunchy, slightly airy, and such a nice marzipan flavor.

By E.Y.G.from Midwest USAon Dec 13, 2012

Fabulous cookies!

These amaretto cookies are very good and beautifully ,individually wrapped inside the tin, which is a great gift itself.We sent many tins out and everyone loves them, A bow on top is really all you have to do, but a gift sack makes them much easier to carry. We are about to. Open another tin for ourselves.
Their customer care is ideal,,also.
I think anyone would be pleased to receive them.

By SaucyGirlsKitchenfrom Murfreesboro, TNon Oct 08, 2012

These are the best!

I love these Amaretti cookies. They're great on their own, but I also love to make pie crusts with them. Yummy!!

By Mr. Dene Nixonfrom Chevy Chase, Marylandon Apr 27, 2012

Amaretti Tin

Thank Heaven I found this 16-ounce tin of Amaretti. I used to have an enormous tin that I purchased years ago from another company which was still good until a fire destroyed our house at the end of 1999. Let me know if you can find a larger tin for sale also.